Ready, Steady, Cook: Analysis

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Introduction

Ready, Steady, Cook: Analysis The beginning of Ready, Steady, Cook features a bright title sequence. It consists of computerised graphics of fruits and vegetables, cutlery and other various culinary objects. There is a narrative to the titles, i.e. the green pepper and red tomato (the main emblems and focus of the show) have been personified and are in competition with each other to win the race to the plate. This mirrors the main idea of the show; two teams (called "green peppers" and "red tomatoes") are in competition with each other to win the game. ...read more.

Middle

Also, he is black; this is unusual and refreshing, a new idea in cookery programmes. He has a very camp, "girly" persona; this is reminiscent of the camp entertainers of yesteryear, such as Larry Grayson or John Inman. This will appeal to the target audience (it is an entertaining, daytime show aimed at older people i.e. over-30's) who will have memories of such entertainers. The chefs are introduced one by one and enter from opposing sides. This is almost gladiatorial; two competitors are given a short introduction and then forced to do battle. ...read more.

Conclusion

This is maybe a ploy to attract a different kind of audience; cookery is traditionally a female practice, and by getting men on to cook and behave like boys is attracting men to watch aswell (an audience not associated with cookery programmes). The contestants on the show do not have the same entrance as the chef, they are announced and enter from the audience. This shows that they are being singled out from the rest to be given '5 minutes of fame'. Oveall I feel that factors such as the bright lighting, and fun approach to the show make it appealing and enjoyable to watch. ...read more.

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